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Research separates important toxic air pollutant

A series of stable, porous materials that capture and separate benzene have been developed.
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Building a new sustainable hub for chemical engineering

The University of Manchester is building a new hub with a £1m grant from the Wolfson Foundation.
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First RAF drone flight using a synthetic fuel

Collaboration with the Royal Air Force and the US Navy, have successfully flown a drone using synthetic kerosene.
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Manchester scientists win RSC prizes

Three scientists from The University of Manchester have been awarded for their research.

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Chromition announces Shell Luminspheres reservoir surveillance agreement

Chromition will design, prepare and test Luminspheres tracers.

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Our research themes reflect the interdisciplinary nature of modern chemistry research.
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The work of our academic staff is integral to a number of University research centres and institutes.
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Explore the list of staff who help to make this one of the best places to study chemistry in the UK.
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History and heritage

Manchester has a long and distinguished chemistry history, harking all the way back to 1803.
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Why Chemistry at Manchester

Join a Department where John Dalton's atomic theory gave birth to the subject in its modern form.

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We can work with your business through research collaboration, consultancy, training and more.
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We work with local schools to engage the brightest young people with the challenges of chemistry.
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As a leading chemistry department we make it our duty to carry socially responsible values.

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